The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) is one of the largest and most prestigious
international scholarship schemes in the world. Since it was established in 1959, 35,000 individuals have
held a Commonwealth Scholarship or Fellowship – 27,500 of them were funded by the UK government,
through the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom (CSC).
The CSC awards over 750 scholarships and fellowships for postgraduate study and professional
development to Commonwealth citizens each year.



The CSC’s Secretariat is provided by the Association of Commonwealth Universities, based in London;
overseas services are provided by the British Council.

COMMONWEALTH MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIPS

Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships are for candidates from low and middle income Commonwealth
countries, to undertake full-time taught Master’s study at a UK university.
Funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), Commonwealth Master’s
Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for
sustainable development, and are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.
Purpose: To contribute to development needs of Commonwealth countries by providing training for skilled
and qualified professionals and academics, and to contribute to UK higher education and foreign policy
aims by encouraging collaboration and links.
Intended beneficiaries: High-quality postgraduate students who have the potential to enhance the
development of their home countries with the knowledge and leadership skills they acquire.

Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships are offered under six themes:

1. Science and technology for development
The scholarship, which may be in any area of science or technology (including, for example, agriculture,
veterinary science, or forestry), will develop knowledge and/or skills that are directly related to the specific
needs of a low or middle income country. Where possible, applications should cite expressed national or
local priorities.

2. Strengthening health systems and capacity
The scholarship will develop knowledge and/or skills that will improve health provision or outcomes for
disadvantaged groups in low and middle income countries. A range of approaches could be adopted, such
as training staff to fill critical shortage areas; establishing better systems, processes, or management;
health promotion and improving understanding of non-take up; or developing new treatments.

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https://medium.com.ng/commonwealth-mastersscholarships-2020-for-agric-students/

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